What you'll drag home - just for an agitator!

[swestoyz]

Honestly.

I brought all the tools with me. The official Maytag agitator remover. A 2x4 properly cut to fit the lid opening. And some will.

However, the agitator just wouldn't budge. So, I decided to just bring the darn thing home. It will meet the Agitamer tomorrow!

 

[swestoyz]

Actually, this commercial Maytag is in pretty darn good shape, consider the age (1973). We've all seen these things beat to a pulp, but somehow this one flew under the radar.

Also, I found it bizarre that it was parred with a Big Load coin-op dryer. Maybe the HOH died early in life?

Hum..... what do you think happened with the element? Someone forgot to clean out their pockets?

So, why would I want to drag this puppy home?

 

[revvinkevin]

YAY BEN!

How cool is that? Did you ONLY bring it home for the agitator? If so, what will you do with the rest of it??

Kevin

 

[swestoyz]

Can anyone guess from the model number?

 

[swestoyz]

Because, it was a Large Capacity machine = BLACK Large Capacity Agitator! I thought it would look perfect in the Super Tag.

 

[revvinkevin]

WOW!! Very KEWL!!!!

 

[swestoyz]

(Note on previous photo, the chrome lint filter + black softener cup were not originally on this machine)

Some rigged wiring to run the machine through a cycle.

IIRC, these have a special water valve. They slowly reduce the pressure when the solenoids are turned off, to prevent hammering on the operator's water lines.

 

[swestoyz]

Machine functions. When I first saw the dial I thought, hum, two speed? Odd to have in a coin-op.

When I had the machine running, it would time-delay during the delicate and wool cycles and shut the motor down, much like a Fabricmatic.

 

[qsd-dan]

WOW, total score!!!

Yeah, these machines usually look like they have been through several wars before they're retired. I sure hope you throw a turquoise powerfin in there and save the machine. I'm sure someone here would love to have it if it isn't high on your priority list of dream machines. Wish I was closer.......

 

[swestoyz]

YAY for someone already drilling out the coin-drawer (I collected a whopping $1.75)!

Too bad the transmission fiber gear is SHOT, more than likely due to me putting unnecessary stress on it because of the agitator puller. Otherwise, it would have been fun to have around for a bit.

 

[swestoyz]

Time to add your softener!

 

[swestoyz]

Lid instructions.

Below is a link to the sales brochure I posted for this machine. What is REALLY STRANGE, is I posted it exactly 1 year ago, this week!

Sorry guys - she will get parted out. Not everything can get saved. I should take a video of it washing so you can hear how bad the fiber gear really is. Lesson learned - thankfully on something that isn't too valuable.

Ben

Maytag Commerical Brochure!

Tonight I was digging around in the Maytag stash and ran across this brochure. This is from an old dealer who closed out of business locally in the late 90's. This was buried in the stash of 80's parts and repair manuals. Thought you guys would enjoy this!

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[strongenough78]

When I first saw the dial I thought, hum, two speed? Odd to

Actually, these were only one speed. As you can see on the lid, the Wool and Delicate settings did a short period of agitation, then pause for a minute or 2 with no agitation. They didn't have a slower agitation stroke on these cycles.

 

[peterh770]

Make sure there isn't a set screw in the side of the agitator to ensure it stays on the drive shaft. Seems to me it is a 1/4 inch hex.

 

[mickeyd]

Synchronicity, Benjamin--how nice

That's a pretty sophisticated little bugger, what with 6 programmed cycles and all. What a hoot!

It WOULD be a lot of fun to have, especially when you want a quick wash. Always found coin-op experiences thrilling.

Goodnight, Iowa, home of the Maytag

Goodnight, New York, home of the Easy

We live in the land of our favorite brands.

 

[70series]

Wow, a large capacity Coin Op. Who knew that existed? Not me that's for sure. The black Powerfin is something special too as a large cap agitator. Great find, although I am sorry it will have to be parted out.

Have a good one,
James

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Rethink your decision!

Just think... Wash in... People who want to see her run... Coin slide... Oohh the po$ibilitie$... LOL!

I have to agree that this is the cleanest coin op I've seen in forever. Too bad!

RCD

 

[swestoyz]

Make sure there isn't a set screw in the side of the agi

LOL Peter - after the first try I felt for the screw and was relieved to not find one. Still didn't make me feel any better though ;-)

 

[swestoyz]

I have to agree that this is the cleanest coin op I've

You're a lucky guy then to have seen forever, once before. Any shaded color coin-op Maytag I've seen have all been rode hard and put away wet.

If you guys keep convincing me she might get to live.......